The current OpenJDK 26 is strategically important and not only brings exciting innovations but also eliminates legacy issues like the outdated Applet API.

Java has endured radical transformations in the technology landscape and many threats to its prominence. What makes this technology so great, and what does the future hold for Java?

(For example, if a payment network is launched with the explicit objective of linking all transactions on the network to tax reporting, it could discourage businesses and people from using that ...